New York Family’s Ultimate Guide To Raising Kids In New York City (2015-2016)

COLUMNS

Events & Offers
The inside scoop on all of New York Family’s newsletters, live events, and online calendar

Last Word
From “Sex And The City” to “Odd Mom Out,” a local mom shares life lessons learned in and out of the writers’ room

FEATURES

Peace, Happiness, and Space Solutions
How city families with children sharing a bedroom make it work–plus, tips on where to shop for kids’ furniture

X Marks The Spot
Uncover hidden spots and revisit old favorites with this citywide family scavenger hunt from Watson Adventures

The Ultimate Guide to Family Life in Lower Manhattan
New York Family’s guide to enrichment, education, parks, shopping, dining, culture, and more in the growing family hub of Lower Manhattan

SPECIAL SECTIONS & DIRECTORIES

Classes
A comprehensive guide to the city’s best classes for kids—plus hot tips on picking the right class for your child

Birthdays
Our fave birthday party venues and entertainers are sure to add something special to any child’s big day–plus, our favorite places to shop for party favors

Shopping
Get ready to shop to it with our selective guide to the best local retailers for all things baby, child, and family–plus, the best family-friendly flea markets in the city

Attractions
See NYC through a tourist’s eyes with our annual round-up of top attractions and family adventures–plus, NYC by boat, foot, and bus

Theater & Live Performances
Sit back and enjoy the show at NYC’s most kid-friendly theaters and venues–plus, how to get great deals on show tickets

Museums
From a state-of-the-art media lab to special stroller tours, the city’s museums offer hands-on learning opportunities for all ages–plus, our guide to museums that are off the beaten path

Education
They say knowledge is power—so study up on the city’s best resources for choosing the best school for your child

Health & Wellness
Where to find local pediatricians and dentists–plus, tips on picking a pediatrician and on special needs resources in the city

New & Expectant Parents
A selective guide to local bump and baby essentials–plus, Best in Show from the 2015 New York Baby Show

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;